Lic. Dieubon A. François is a writer, newspaper columnist, psychologist, family and couples therapist, pastor, lecturer and professor. He completed his university studies at the Universidad National Evangélica (UNEV) Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. At said university, he completed a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Psychology and a Master's Degree in Family and Couples Therapy. He completed a Specialty in Education at the Universidad Dominico-Americano (UNICDA), in the same country and a diploma in Child Psychology at the Universidad del Caribe. He was awarded several awards, including the “Lánzate” award. He has given multiple conferences nationally and internationally on topics such as personal growth, happiness and tips to achieve it, coexistence in educational centers, strategic leadership, youth and progress, the family and the roles of its subsystems, effective management of divorce, effective steps for the management of grief, the effective management of depression, the art of living as a couple, effective modification of human behavior, management of stress and anxiety and strategic management of human resources. In the ecclesiastical field, he has given his lectures on topics such as salvation and its scope, strategic leadership, the art of living as a couple, the 7 steps for the quantitative and qualitative growth of the church, the foundation of Christian life, the seventieth Daniel's week, and so on. He is the author of the books: “Felicidad a Toda Milla”, “Happiness at Every Mile”, and “7 Pasos para Alcazar la Salvación”, among other books in the portfolio. Furthermore, he is a husband and father. He married Christella Thomas with whom he has two children: Chrislenny and Abraham.

A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.

The beloved New York Times bestselling author reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays. "The elegance of Patchett’s prose is seductive and inviting: with Patchett as a guide, readers will really get to grips with the power of struggles, failures, and triumphs alike." —Publisher's Weekly “Any story that starts will also end.” As a writer, Ann Patchett knows what the outcome of her fiction will be. Life, however, often takes turns we do not see coming. Patchett ponders this truth in these wise essays that afford a fresh and intimate look into her mind and heart. At the center of These Precious Days is the title essay, a surprising and moving meditation on an unexpected friendship that explores “what it means to be seen, to find someone with whom you can be your best and most complete self.” When Patchett chose an early galley of actor and producer Tom Hanks’ short story collection to read one night before bed, she had no idea that this single choice would be life changing. It would introduce her to a remarkable woman—Tom’s brilliant assistant Sooki—with whom she would form a profound bond that held monumental consequences for them both. A literary alchemist, Patchett plumbs the depths of her experiences to create gold: engaging and moving pieces that are both self-portrait and landscape, each vibrant with emotion and rich in insight. Turning her writer’s eye on her own experiences, she transforms the private into the universal, providing us all a way to look at our own worlds anew, and reminds how fleeting and enigmatic life can be. From the enchantments of Kate DiCamillo’s children’s books (author of The Beatryce Prophecy) to youthful memories of Paris; the cherished life gifts given by her three fathers to the unexpected influence of Charles Schultz’s Snoopy; the expansive vision of Eudora Welty to the importance of knitting, Patchett connects life and art as she illuminates what matters most. Infused with the author’s grace, wit, and warmth, the pieces in These Precious Days resonate deep in the soul, leaving an indelible mark—and demonstrate why Ann Patchett is one of the most celebrated writers of our time.